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A new era of Morocco-UK collaboration?
African Business
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July 9, 2025
Speaking in Rabat earlier this month, the UK’s foreign secretary David Lammy announced that his government would now be backing Morocco’s claims to sovereignty over the Western Sahara. Lammy said “the UK has chosen to endorse autonomy within the...
Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company to acquire Voltic (GH) Limited and West African Refreshments Ltd.
Joy FM
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July 8, 2025
Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company (ECCBC) and Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) have reached an agreement for ECCBC to acquire Voltic (GH) Limited (Voltic) and West African Refreshments Limited (WARL). Voltic is a subsidiary of CCBA, and WARL...
ONMT, China Eastern Airlines Sign Agreement to Boost Morocco’s Appeal in Chinese Market
Morocco World News
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July 1, 2025
Rabat – The Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) and the airline China Eastern Airlines signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday in Rabat, confirming the growing strategic importance of the Asian market in Morocco. Minister of Tourism...
Morocco approves new decree to expand microfinance sector amid rising economic challenges
Hespress
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July 5, 2025
The Moroccan government has approved Decree No. 2.25.450, setting a new legal framework for microfinance institutions, particularly by defining the maximum amount of microloans and the caps on funds they may receive. The move, enacted during a...
Egypt’s Sawiris to invest $100mln in motorbike electric conversion project in Morocco
Zawya
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, an Egyptian electric mobility company owned by billionaire Naguib Sawiris, is preparing to enter the Moroccan market by the end of this year. The company, which specialises in electric conversion of fuel-powered motorcycles, aims to invest $100...
Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company acquires Voltic and West African Refreshments Limited
Joy FM
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July 8, 2025
The West African beverage landscape is set for a significant shake-up as Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company (ECCBC) announces the finalisation of a major agreement to acquire two key subsidiaries operating in Ghana: Voltic (GH) Limited and West...
Bank Al Maghrib: Moroccan Dirham appreciates by 1.4% against USD
Hespress
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July 5, 2025
The Moroccan dirham (MAD) appreciated by 1.4% against the U.S. dollar and remained virtually stable against the euro between June 26 and July 2, according to Morocco’s central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM). No foreign exchange auction operations...
FNE ar Venice 2025: Venice Gap-Financing Market 2025 - The selected projects
The Film New Europe
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The 3-day Venice Gap-Financing Market will present 54 projects from around the world in the final stages of development and funding. 330 project applications have been received and the selection reflects the great diversity of backgrounds, stories...
Green energy and protecting nature get the thumbs up in clim...
Modern Ghana
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Africa has begun experiencing frequent extreme weather events. Extreme weather is defined as the kind of heatwaves, droughts, storms and floods that have historically been rare occurrences for the place and time, and which pose a danger to large...
Path to upper-middle economy
Daily News Tanzania
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July 9, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: A NEW era is beckoning for Tanzania as President Samia Suluhu Hassan is set to officially launch the Tanzania Development Vision 2050 (TDV 2050) in the capital city, Dodoma, on July 17th this year. Envisioned to take Tanzania to the...
Airbus Delivers 63 Commercial Airplanes in June, 300+ YTD
Simple Flying
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July 9, 2025
Airbus recently reported that it delivered 306 commercial aircraft in the first half of this year in an official summary. According to a report by Reuters, this represents a 5.56% decrease from 323 at the same time in 2024. Airbus also reported...
DeLandis line expansion has upholstery product ‘popping up’ all over at Vegas market
Furniture Today - North Carolina
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July 8, 2025
Morocco is a new pop-up sectional debuting at LVMKT. LAS VEGAS — Consumers are no longer afraid to point, click and buy a sofa, and one line expansion supports the assertion at the upcoming Las Vegas Market. Stating that e-commerce has transformed...
PAPSS and Interstellar launch game-changing African Currency Marketplace
Technext
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July 8, 2025
The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), in collaboration with Interstellar, a leading African deep-tech firm, has unveiled the PAPSS African Currency Marketplace (PACM), a transformative financial market infrastructure (FMI)...
AfDB commits over €300 million to boost Morocco’s economic resilience, drive job creation
Hespress
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June 30, 2025
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved over €300 million to support entrepreneurship, finance job creation initiatives, and fund the second phase of Morocco’s Governance and Climate Change Resilience...
Danone, CAF Partner for Morocco’s Africa Cup Tournaments
Morocco World News
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July 8, 2025
Danone has signed an official partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) ahead of two major tournaments to take place in Morocco: the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in July and the 2025 Men’s Africa Cup of Nations...
Morocco’s Tourism Chief Brings All Staff Together for Major Strategic Reset
Morocco World News
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July 4, 2025
Rabat — Morocco’s National Tourism Office (ONMT) has called an unprecedented all-hands meeting in Rabat, bringing together executives from headquarters and international offices for the first time. The move seems to be an extensive overhaul...
South-Southism: Azerbaijan-Morocco’s Enduring Bridges in a Complex World
Morocco World News
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July 8, 2025
In an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, the cooperation between Azerbaijan and Morocco stands out as a testament to the power of strategic cooperation rooted in mutual respect, shared values, and a commitment to multilateralism....
The shipping company Israel depends on for its killer jets
The Electronic Intifada
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July 8, 2025
Nasreen Abd Elal and Voulette Mansour The Electronic Intifada 8 July 2025 United States Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35 fifth-generation fighter land at RAF Lakenheath, Lakenheath, United Kingdom, 26th June 2025. Mark Cosgrove News Images / Avalon...
Morocco, Ecuador Reiterate Willingness To Further Bolster Bilateral Ties
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Ecuador reiterated on Friday in Rabat their mutual willingness to further strengthen the development of their bilateral relations. Following the meeting held between the Minister of...
Morocco Partners with Current AI to Champion Ethical, Inclusive AI Across Africa
I Africa
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July 4, 2025
Morocco has joined global nonprofit Current AI as a founding member, signing a memorandum of understanding during the country’s first National AI Summit, in a major move to establish ethical, inclusive AI leadership across Africa. The partnership,...